The Friends of South Cumberland is marking National Public Lands Day, on Saturday, Sept. 29, by offering two work projects.
From 10 a.m. to noon, Margaret Woods, a local garden designer, will lead a group focused on maintenance and replanting the wildflower beds at the entrance to the Visitors Center.
Park Ranger Bill Knapp will oversee a litter pickup at the beginning of the Fiery Gizzard trail. Recent heavy rains have washed debris from upstream into the hiking area.
Volunteers should meet at 10 a.m. at the Visitor’s Center, located on US 41 between Monteagle and Tracy City. Gardeners should bring gloves, trowels and/or shovels. The litter crew will caravan to the Fiery Gizzard trail head. Trash bags will be provided, but participants should bring gloves and wear shoes that can get wet. Parents are encouraged to bring children to assist in the litter project.
More than 170,000 volunteers are expected at more than 2,100 public land sites across the country on this day. Folks in every state will visit parks, public and community gardens, beaches, wildlife preserves or forests and help these treasured places. Join the FSC and show your appreciation of the ten beautiful parks that make up the South Cumberland State Park.
For more information go to <www.friendsofscsra.org>.
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